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LK52 FRO

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,002 mi
Last recorded98,002 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 FRO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 98,002 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 97,984 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 97,977 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 95,558 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 95,558 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 89,879 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 84,081 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 84,081 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 78,106 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 78,106 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 72,647 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 72,647 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,436 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 66,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 60,945 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 55,608 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,627 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,122 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 44,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,941 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,927 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 25,418 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 21,374 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 18,016 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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LK52 FRO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK52 FRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK52 FRO registered?

LK52 FRO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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